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What to expect at STGCC 2010

On 10 - 12 December 2010, Singapore will be wrapping the year with a blast of event of Toys, Games and Comic! It's STGCC 2010 and it will be Bigger with vast varieties for all the fans. Here are what is going to happen during the 3 days event.

Talent Scouting by Marvel ComicsC.B. Cebulski, pop culture stalwart and Marvel Comics' international talent scout will be attending STGCC! Crisscrossing the globe on the hunt for the best and brightest new artists the world has to offer, C.B. will be on the lookout for the comic world’s newest star at this year’s show.

Autographs, Live Sketching and Panel Sessions by STGCC Celebrity Guests

Fans will get the chance to meet and greet with their favourite comic writers, illustrators, cartoonists and toy designers from across Asia, Europe and the US at STGCC’s Walk of Fame. With autographing, “live” sketching and panel sessions, it will be a huge opportunity for fans to interact with our celebrity guests.

Comic writers/illustrators

Alex Maleev
Comic book illustrator best known for his work on the Marvel Comics series Daredevil (vol. 2) with writer Brian Michael Bendis. Other works include Alien vs. Predator, Batman: No Man's Land, Superman vs. Predator, and Hellboy: Weird Tales.* Art by Alex Maleev

C.B. Cebulski (Guest of Honour)
Cebulski serves as Marvel Comics’ international talent scout crisscrossing the globe hunting for the best and brightest new artists the world has to offer.

David Llyod (Sponsored by GnB Comics)
British sequential artist famed for creating the internationally successful V for Vendetta with Alan
Moore. His works include Hellblazer, Aliens, Philip Marlowe, Global Frequency, War Stories and his most recent graphic novel is the acclaimed crime thriller, Kickback.

Gail Simone (Guest of Honour)
Comic writer critically respected for her work in Action Comics, The All-New Atom, Justice LeagueConfidential, and Wonder Woman, and best known for her team books, villain-centric Secret Six and
female-espionage team Birds of Prey.

Giuseppe Camuncoli
Illustrator whose most notable titles include Spider-Man's Tangled Web, Batman, Jonah Hex, TheIncredible Hulk, and The Death of Dracula. Currently working on Marvel hit Dark Wolverine and Vertigo milestone series Hellblazer.

Harvey Tolibao
Comic book illustrator who drew for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by Dark Horse Comics, and Marvel titles such as Darkhawk, Ultimate X-Men, Avengers Initiative, and Psylocke.

Ivan Brandon
Writer of titles such as Doc Savage, Nemesis, Batman: Streets of Gotham, and Final Crisis: Escape for DC Comics and Secret Invasion: Home Invasion, Deadpool Team-Up and Machine Man for Marvel Comics.

Leinil Yu
Comic artist known for his work in titles like Wolverine, X-Men, New Avengers, and Marvel's 2008 Epic: Secret Invasion for Marvel and Superman: Birthright for DC Comics.

Sonny Liew
Eisner-nominated comic artist and creator of Malinky Robot who spearheaded Southeast Asian Comics Anthology Liquid City Volumes 1 and 2 (Image Comics). Liew is also a recipient of the Singapore Young Artist Award 2010.

Tan Eng Huat
Eisner Award-winning artist whose works include The Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Batman, and the recently-launched Thor: First Thunder.

CartoonistsPhil Ortiz
Phil is a five-time Emmy winning animator who designed about 200 of The Simpsons characters. Three of his five Emmys were for his work on Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies animated series.

Phil Yeh
Known as the Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, Phil founded Cartoonists across America The World in 1985 and painted a mural in The Library of Congress with former US First Lady Barbara Bush.

Toy designersTim Tsui
Considered one of the most popular artists in the world of urban vinyl, Tim built up his own brand name called “Da TeamBronx” and has worked with huge clients like Hasbro, ADIDAS, and MTV.

Jason Siu
Hong Kong toy designer Jason Siu of Monkey Playground-fame is a leading name in the realm of "urban vinyl action figures"; his toys and design reflect his fascination with hip-hop street culture.

Koto Nishiyama (Co-sponsored by Play Imaginative)
One of five members of the Japanese design team DEVILROBOTS whose symbolic character TO-FU
OYAKO is well known worldwide.

Mori Chack
Japanese graphic designer famous for his Chax product line, especially the character Gloomy Bear.

Shinichiro Kitai (Co-sponsored by Play Imaginative)
Art Director of the five-member Japanese design team DEVILROBOTS whose symbolic character TO-FU OYAKO is well known worldwide.

Simone Legno
Creator of the popular Tokidoki brand, Simone has worked on design projects with Volkswagen, MTD, and Microsoft.

Performing guestsAKB48
AKB48 is Japan’s leading girl idol group created under the concept "idols you can meet every day” with a wide appeal that reaches out to an international fan base.

Fans will be the first to get their hands on STGCC exclusive collectibles and the latest toys, comics and games with some of the biggest brands launching their newest products at the event. With Tokidoki’s Simone Legno, Gloomy Bear’s Mori Chack and DEVILROBOTS’ Koto Nishiyama attending STGCC, fans will have the exciting opportunity to have their collectibles autographed by its creators!

Merchandise launches
Designer T-shirts from Major Zombie: In Your Face and Major Zombie: Ready to Rumble presented by Gilamon (Exhibitor)Gaming tournaments and new game launchesOrganised by Asiasoft Online, top gamers from around the region will participate in a battle-to-the death series of thrilling gaming tournaments such as Sudden Attack, Monster Forest, Audition, RayCity and GetAmped.

As for new game launches will be Priston Tale II, 神鬼传奇 (Shen Gui Chuan Qi), MapleStory Game Patch presented by Asiasoft Online

Sneak peeks and premieres
Enjoy sneak peeks and exclusive premieres of some of the most anticipated anime movies and cartoons at STGCC!
• Nurarihyon no Mago, the highly-anticipated movie based on the popular Japanese anime of the same title, presented by Animax.
• Generator Rex, the American animated television series, presented by Cartoon Network
• Pororo, one of South Korea’s most successful animation export, presented by Iconix Korea

Win prizes as your favourite Cosplay character

Give tribute to your favourite comic, anime, manga and gaming characters and dress up in your best costume for the Cosplay@STGCC Competition. Spread over three days, Cosplay@STGCC features three categories – Solo, Group and a new Mini-Me for category where children aged five to 12 can cosplay as mini superheroes and super villains.

Cosplay fans will also get to see gorgeous Gothic, Lolita and Victorian-inspired costumes from Japanese anime, including a first time presentation in Asia by the seven Maiden Roses, by costume designer and maker Ellya Chao. The fashion show will be staged by Merveilleux Boutique.

Artist AlleyOver 40 aspiring and talented artists from all over Southeast Asia will come together to showcase their creative flair and imaginative artwork at Artist Alley. Already familiar names in the comics, animation and graphic design world, they come from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines to take part in STGCC’s Artist Alley.

We have illustrators, comic artists and even a graffiti artist and toy sculptor at this year’s Artist Alley and some of them will be launching their new creations and products at STGCC.